Release date: Friday, June 17, 2005

Cakewalk® Announces Free 2.0.1 Update To Project5™ Version 2

Boston, MA — Cakewalk, developer of the world's best-selling music and sound software for Windows, announces the free 2.0.1 update for Project5 Version 2. Project5 Version 2 provides everything you need to create and perform today's music with a complete set of superb quality instruments and effects; powerful recording, looping, sequencing, and arranging tools; dynamic creation tools; and the ultimate open synth host. The free Project5 2.0.1 update is now available for download at www.cakewalk.com.

The Project5 2.0.1 update provides several usability enhancements to every view, as well as to the virtual instrument Dimension™. The update also addresses some minor issues discovered after Project5 Version 2 began shipping.

Highlights include:

Arrange Pane

• Sticky Now Time (restart Now Time from previous start position)
• Display automation values in a tool tip while editing
• Vertical clip zoom
• Bounce to track

Editor

• Display automation values in a tool tip while editing
• Channel Aftertouch automation added to MIDI parameter list
• Metronome count-in for recording in Editor view

Dimension

• Support for AIF/AIFF files
• Reduced CPU load (Dimension programs require 2-20% less CPU)
• Enhanced memory sharing for running multiple instances of Dimension
• Instant Loading of Patch Browser
• Progress meter displayed while loading Dimension programs

Availability

The Project5 2.0.1 Update is now available free for download to registered Project5 Version 2 users at www.cakewalk.com. Project5 Version 2 has a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $429 U.S. (MSRP). For more information, visit Cakewalk on the web at www.cakewalk.com; or call 888-CAKEWALK (617-423-9004 outside U.S.)

About Cakewalk, Inc.
Cakewalk, Inc. is the world's leading developer of powerful, yet easy to use products for music creation and recording:

• Award-winning Digital Audio Workstations and Sequencers
• Integrated Music Hardware and Software Solutions
• Powered Stereo Monitors
• High-quality Digital Audio and MIDI Interfaces
• MIDI Keyboard Controllers
• Innovative Virtual Instruments and Effects
• Entry-level Consumer Products

Millions of musicians around the world choose Cakewalk products to produce audio for the professional music, film, broadcast, and video game industries. These customers include Grammy® and Emmy®-winning producers, composers, sound designers and engineers. We invite you to learn more about our company and products by visiting www.cakewalk.com.

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